The Level 3 report is appropriate for more complex, larger or older properties, listed buildings and those in need of structural repair. We will advise you to obtain a Level 3 survey if you are either buying a house pre-1850, it is very substantial or the structural integrity of the building may be in doubt.
What is surveyed at Level 3?
This detailed survey will cover the fundamental components of the home you wish to buy. Any identified issues surrounding structural movement, damp and the condition of the main walls and roof will be made clear to you. We will also advise on any pertinent characteristics we pick up during the inspection. Good quality photographs are included, which will assist with the explanations and information included in the survey.
What’s in a Level 3 report?
Any identified issues surrounding structural movement, damp and the condition of the main walls and roof will be made clear to you. We will also advise on any pertinent characteristics we pick up during the inspection. Good quality photographs are included, which will assist with the explanations and information included in the survey. The report will also provide a handy list of the legal issues pertinent to the property for your solicitor to look into and alert you to environmental concerns such as flooding, radon and pollution. The photographs we provide will assist with any of the recommendations we make in the survey.
The RICS Home Survey Level 3 service aims to give you professional advice to:
- help you make a reasoned and informed decision when purchasing the property, or when planning for repairs, maintenance or upgrading the property
- provide detailed advice on condition
- describe the identifiable risk of potential or hidden defects
- propose the most probable cause(s) of the defects based on the inspection
- where practicable and agreed, provide an estimate of costs and likely timescale for identified repairs and necessary work
Limits of a Level 3 survey
Our Level 3 reports do not include a Market Valuation unless you opt for this additional service. If you do require a Market Valuation, then an additional fee is payable. All relevant information regarding this can be found in your report.
What our clients say
Jonathan’s survey on my last purchase identified problems which enabled me to reduce the agreed purchase price by £10,000. Well worth the cost of the survey.
